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Johnson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnson Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with a walking path and a playground, plus picnic tables and a shaded area.
What runners say about Johnson Park
“The new Johnson park is beautiful day or night summer or fall.”
“Gorgeous evening, love this shady park with easy walking trail”
“Nice quiet park for a lunch break.”
Awesome park!! River walk, great playground, basketball court or ice skating in the winter, splash pad, bench's to enjoy the river view and colorful lights at night! And, if offers a thrilling canoe ride on the river.
Lots of trails through the park. Lots of shade to enjoy. Can't wist for more beautifications to take place.
Trail conditions & character
“River walk, great playground, basketball court or ice skating in the winter, splash pad, bench's to enjoy the river view and colorful lights at night!”
“Gorgeous evening, love this shady park with easy walking trail”
Plan your run at Johnson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenorfolkne.gov
- Phone(402) 844-2250
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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